Tsukinaga Motomu

In Oumae Kumiko's first year in the Kitauji High School Wind Ensemble, they surprised everyone by blazing through the Kyoto and Kansai competitions and making it to the national competition under advisor Taki Noboru. Their seniors graduated, but the remaining members are in high spirits, and their national exposure led to an influx of competent new students. This new iteration…

After the Kitauji High School Wind Ensemble pulls a stunning performance in Oumae Kumiko's first year, their results in her second year feel underwhelming to the entire club. They intended to achieve a gold medal at the national competition, but their participation ends with what is known as a "dud gold" at the Kansai competition: a gold medal that does not include being…